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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 703.90 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 703.90 and 333.05 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 703.90 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/703.90 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 703.90 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 234,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,433.90/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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