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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.49, 704.40 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.49, 704.40 and 300.66 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.49 : 704.40 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.49/704.40 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.49x = 704.40 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.49x = 211,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,784.90/510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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