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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.62, 970.62 and 510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.62, 970.62 and 510.13 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.62 : 970.62 = 510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.62/970.62 = 510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.62x = 970.62 × 510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.62x = 495,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,139.09/647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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