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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.39, 704.02 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.39, 704.02 and 445.05 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.39 : 704.02 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.39/704.02 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.39x = 704.02 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.39x = 313,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,324.10/510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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