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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.28, 921.17 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.28, 921.17 and 510.57 is: 704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.28 : 921.17 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.28/921.17 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.28x = 921.17 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.28x = 470,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,323.04/667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.83

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