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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 704.84 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 704.84 and 314.33 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 704.84 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/704.84 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 704.84 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 221,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,547.26/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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