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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.23, 859.41 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.23, 859.41 and 510.48 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.23 : 859.41 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.23/859.41 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.23x = 859.41 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.23x = 438,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,711.62/621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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