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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 767.46 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 767.46 and 305.30 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 767.46 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/767.46 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 767.46 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 234,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,305.54/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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