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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 703.49 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 703.49 and 484.11 is: 666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 703.49 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/703.49 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 703.49 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 340,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,564.12/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.67

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