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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 766.01 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.42, 766.01 and 472.42 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.42 : 766.01 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.42/766.01 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.42x = 766.01 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.42x = 361,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,878.44/510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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