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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.88 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.88 and 314.64 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.88 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.88 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.88 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 221,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,783.44/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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