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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 704.64 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 704.64 and 479.28 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 704.64 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/704.64 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 704.64 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 337,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,719.86/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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