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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 704.56 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 704.56 and 314.14 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 704.56 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/704.56 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 704.56 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 221,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,330.48/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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