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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 985.68 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.11, 985.68 and 510.68 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.11 : 985.68 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.11/985.68 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.11x = 985.68 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.11x = 503,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,369.53/658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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