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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 766.01 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 766.01 and 306.53 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 766.01 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/766.01 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 766.01 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 234,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,807.44/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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