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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.56, 703.77 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.56, 703.77 and 468.18 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.56 : 703.77 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.56/703.77 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.56x = 703.77 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.56x = 329,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,491.04/510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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