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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 761.38 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 761.38 and 461.33 is: 687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 761.38 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/761.38 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 761.38 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 351,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,245.33/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.99

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