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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 764.47 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 764.47 and 467.65 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 764.47 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/764.47 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 764.47 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 357,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,498.23/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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