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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 704.71 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 704.71 and 333.71 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 704.71 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/704.71 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 704.71 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 235,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,168.77/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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