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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 849.14 and 510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 849.14 and 510.62 is: 703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 849.14 = 510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/849.14 = 510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 849.14 × 510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 433,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,587.87/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.97

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