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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 704.46 and 491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 704.46 and 491.86 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 704.46 = 491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/704.46 = 491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 704.46 × 491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 346,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,495.70/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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