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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.70 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.70 and 336.24 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.70 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.70 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.70 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 236,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,948.33/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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