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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 702.37 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 702.37 and 447.58 is: 616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 702.37 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/702.37 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 702.37 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 314,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,364.25/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.28

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