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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 841.96 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 841.96 and 510.11 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 841.96 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/841.96 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 841.96 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 429,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,492.22/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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