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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 764.77 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 764.77 and 315.41 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 764.77 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/764.77 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 764.77 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 241,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,212.27/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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