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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 857.35 and 510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 857.35 and 510.49 is: 704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 857.35 = 510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/857.35 = 510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 857.35 × 510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 437,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,668.60/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.03

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