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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 704.57 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 704.57 and 333.13 is: 459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 704.57 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/704.57 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 704.57 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 234,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,708.22/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.79

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