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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 704.66 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 704.66 and 300.84 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 704.66 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/704.66 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 704.66 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 211,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,989.91/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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