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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 764.49 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 764.49 and 483.02 is: 724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 764.49 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/764.49 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 764.49 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 369,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,263.96/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.02

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