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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 763.23 and 471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 763.23 and 471.38 is: 705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 763.23 = 471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/763.23 = 471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 763.23 × 471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 359,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,771.36/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.07

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