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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.31, 704.08 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.31, 704.08 and 300.45 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.31 : 704.08 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.31/704.08 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.31x = 704.08 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.31x = 211,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,543.85/510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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