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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 938.52 and 510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 938.52 and 510.46 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 938.52 = 510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/938.52 = 510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 938.52 × 510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 479,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,074.57/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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