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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 896.87 and 510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 896.87 and 510.10 is: 703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 896.87 = 510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/896.87 = 510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 896.87 × 510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 457,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,492.42/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.62

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