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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 979.22 and 510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 979.22 and 510.02 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 979.22 = 510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/979.22 = 510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 979.22 × 510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 499,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,421.78/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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