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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 962.68 and 510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 962.68 and 510.19 is: 704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 962.68 = 510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/962.68 = 510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 962.68 × 510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 491,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,149.71/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.66

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