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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.89, 766.64 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.89, 766.64 and 305.86 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.89 : 766.64 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.89/766.64 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.89x = 766.64 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.89x = 234,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,481.06/510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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