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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 834.35 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 834.35 and 510.99 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 834.35 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/834.35 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 834.35 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 426,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,341.95/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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