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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 845.10 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 845.10 and 512.56 is: 708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 845.10 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/845.10 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 845.10 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 433,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,164.46/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.99

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