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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 461.43 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 765.05 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/765.05 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 765.05 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 353,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,014.71/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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