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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 857.57 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 857.57 and 510.03 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 857.57 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/857.57 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 857.57 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 437,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,383.88/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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