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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 704.88 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 704.88 and 466.20 is: 644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 704.88 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/704.88 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 704.88 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 328,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,615.06/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.19

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