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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 707.06 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 707.06 and 482.31 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 707.06 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/707.06 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 707.06 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 341,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,019.70/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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