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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 876.81 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 876.81 and 510.27 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 876.81 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/876.81 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 876.81 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 447,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,409.84/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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