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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 704.69 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 704.69 and 336.28 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 704.69 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/704.69 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 704.69 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 236,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,971.47/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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