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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 703.74 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 703.74 and 473.16 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 703.74 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/703.74 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 703.74 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 332,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,981.62/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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