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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 705.08 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 705.08 and 476.19 is: 657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 705.08 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/705.08 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 705.08 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 335,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,749.66/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.29

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