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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 963.05 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 963.05 and 510.44 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 963.05 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/963.05 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 963.05 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 491,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,571.87/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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