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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 704.45 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 704.45 and 335.96 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 704.45 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/704.45 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 704.45 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 236,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,664.34/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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