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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 847.76 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 847.76 and 510.09 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 847.76 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/847.76 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 847.76 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 432,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,433.90/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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