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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 765.69 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 765.69 and 484.18 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 765.69 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/765.69 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 765.69 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 370,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,731.78/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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