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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 705.47 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 705.47 and 455.41 is: 629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 705.47 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/705.47 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 705.47 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 321,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,278.09/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.11

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