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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 908.58 and 510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 908.58 and 510.76 is: 704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 908.58 = 510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/908.58 = 510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 908.58 × 510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 464,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,066.32/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.11

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