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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 855.23 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 855.23 and 510.57 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 855.23 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/855.23 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 855.23 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 436,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,652.23/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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