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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.60 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.60 and 510.96 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.60 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.60 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.60 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 452,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,506.18/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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