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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.75 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.75 and 305.10 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.75 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.75 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.75 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 233,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,631.47/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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