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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 764.46 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 764.46 and 304.86 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 764.46 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/764.46 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 764.46 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 233,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,053.28/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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