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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.92, 832.68 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.92, 832.68 and 510.50 is: 703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.92 : 832.68 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.92/832.68 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.92x = 832.68 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.92x = 425,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,083.14/603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.87

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