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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 970.45 and 510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 970.45 and 510.01 is: 764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 970.45 = 510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/970.45 = 510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 970.45 × 510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 494,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,935.50/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.37

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