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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 766.67 and 467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 766.67 and 467.38 is: 701.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 766.67 = 467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/766.67 = 467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 766.67 × 467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 358,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,326.22/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.36

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