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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 848.28 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 848.28 and 510.44 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 848.28 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/848.28 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 848.28 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 432,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,996.04/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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