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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 857.07 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 857.07 and 511.05 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 857.07 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/857.07 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 857.07 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 438,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,005.62/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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