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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 910.37 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 910.37 and 510.17 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 910.37 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/910.37 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 910.37 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 464,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,440.19/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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