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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.48, 704.23 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.48, 704.23 and 344.63 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.48 : 704.23 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.48/704.23 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.48x = 704.23 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.48x = 242,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,699.68/510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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