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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 961.44 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 961.44 and 510.50 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 961.44 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/961.44 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 961.44 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 490,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,815.12/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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