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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 877.33 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 877.33 and 510.64 is: 705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 877.33 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/877.33 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 877.33 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 447,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,998.24/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.09

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