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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 856.47 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 856.47 and 510.24 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 856.47 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/856.47 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 856.47 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 437,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,005.25/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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