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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.89, 766.08 and 473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.89, 766.08 and 473.84 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.89 : 766.08 = 473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.89/766.08 = 473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.89x = 766.08 × 473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.89x = 362,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,995.52/510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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