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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 704.66 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 704.66 and 344.93 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 704.66 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/704.66 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 704.66 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 243,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,053.13/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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