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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 704.54 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 704.54 and 300.53 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 704.54 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/704.54 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 704.54 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 211,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,735.28/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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