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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 764.75 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 764.75 and 469.60 is: 704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 764.75 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/764.75 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 764.75 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 359,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,124.25/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.03

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