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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 997.06 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 997.06 and 510.63 is: 765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 997.06 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/997.06 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 997.06 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 509,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,128.75/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.27

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