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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 765.27 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 765.27 and 456.54 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 765.27 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/765.27 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 765.27 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 349,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,376.37/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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