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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.45, 832.21 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.45, 832.21 and 510.39 is: 703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.45 : 832.21 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.45/832.21 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.45x = 832.21 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.45x = 424,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,751.66/603.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.87

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