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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 866.85 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 866.85 and 510.50 is: 704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 866.85 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/866.85 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 866.85 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 442,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,530.05/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.04

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