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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.83, 704.74 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.83, 704.74 and 333.73 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.83 : 704.74 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.83/704.74 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.83x = 704.74 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.83x = 235,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,190.28/510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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