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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.17, 762 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.17, 762 and 461.34 is: 689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.17 : 762 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.17/762 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.17x = 762 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.17x = 351,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,541.08/510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.07

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