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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 704.51 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 704.51 and 463.71 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 704.51 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/704.51 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 704.51 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 326,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,690.06/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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