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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 704.46 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 704.46 and 313.91 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 704.46 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/704.46 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 704.46 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 221,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,137.04/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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