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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 704.04 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 704.04 and 491.76 is: 678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 704.04 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/704.04 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 704.04 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 346,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,218.71/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.86

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