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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 704.42 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 704.42 and 333.70 is: 460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 704.42 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/704.42 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 704.42 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 235,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,062.27/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.23

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