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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.31, 703.82 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.31, 703.82 and 333.26 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.31 : 703.82 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.31/703.82 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.31x = 703.82 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.31x = 234,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,552.46/510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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