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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 766.62 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 766.62 and 305.43 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 766.62 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/766.62 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 766.62 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 234,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,148.75/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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