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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,516.10 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,516.10 and 462.96 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,516.10 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,516.10 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,516.10 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 701,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,893.66/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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