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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 704.90 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 704.90 and 473.24 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 704.90 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/704.90 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 704.90 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 333,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,589.82/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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