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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.05, 764.29 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.05, 764.29 and 314.54 is: 471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.05 : 764.29 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.05/764.29 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.05x = 764.29 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.05x = 240,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,399.78/510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.33

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