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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.40, 967.97 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.40, 967.97 and 510.18 is: 763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.40 : 967.97 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.40/967.97 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.40x = 967.97 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.40x = 493,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,840.21/646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.99

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