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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.54, 858.30 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.54, 858.30 and 510.08 is: 703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.54 : 858.30 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.54/858.30 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.54x = 858.30 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.54x = 437,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,803.91/622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.26

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