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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.58, 704.69 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.58, 704.69 and 314.11 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.58 : 704.69 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.58/704.69 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.58x = 704.69 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.58x = 221,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,350.18/510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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