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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 766.04 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 766.04 and 314.89 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 766.04 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/766.04 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 766.04 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 241,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,214.85/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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