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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 875.49 and 510.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 875.49 and 510.45 is: 703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 875.49 = 510.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/875.49 = 510.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 875.49 × 510.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 446,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,893.87/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.97

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