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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.35, 929.46 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.35, 929.46 and 510.42 is: 763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.35 : 929.46 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.35/929.46 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.35x = 929.46 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.35x = 474,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,413.40/621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.52

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