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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.23, 970.85 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.23, 970.85 and 510.12 is: 765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.23 : 970.85 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.23/970.85 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.23x = 970.85 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.23x = 495,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,250.00/647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.18

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