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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 887.55 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 887.55 and 510.63 is: 705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 887.55 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/887.55 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 887.55 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 453,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,209.66/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.47

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