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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 762.15 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 762.15 and 483.50 is: 722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 762.15 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/762.15 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 762.15 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 368,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,501.88/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.22

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