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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.49, 703.24 and 479.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.49, 703.24 and 479.17 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.49 : 703.24 = 479.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.49/703.24 = 479.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.49x = 703.24 × 479.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.49x = 336,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,971.51/510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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