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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 866.13 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 866.13 and 510.38 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 866.13 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/866.13 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 866.13 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 442,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,055.43/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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