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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 703.44 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 703.44 and 481.44 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 703.44 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/703.44 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 703.44 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 338,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,664.15/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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