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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 760.92 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 760.92 and 486.24 is: 724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 760.92 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/760.92 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 760.92 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 369,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,989.74/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.45

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