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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 704.87 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 704.87 and 443.78 is: 612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 704.87 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/704.87 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 704.87 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 312,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,806.75/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.98

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