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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 704.82 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 704.82 and 333.80 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 704.82 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/704.82 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 704.82 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 235,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,268.92/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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