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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 702.60 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 702.60 and 445.34 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 702.60 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/702.60 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 702.60 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 312,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,895.88/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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