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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.71, 705.51 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.71, 705.51 and 471.42 is: 651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.71 : 705.51 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.71/705.51 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.71x = 705.51 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.71x = 332,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,591.52/510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.24

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