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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.91, 704.64 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.91, 704.64 and 314.35 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.91 : 704.64 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.91/704.64 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.91x = 704.64 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.91x = 221,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,503.58/510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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