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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 704.67 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 704.67 and 300.81 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 704.67 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/704.67 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 704.67 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 211,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,971.78/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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