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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 764.27 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 764.27 and 467.52 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 764.27 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/764.27 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 764.27 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 357,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,312.68/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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