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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 766.76 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 766.76 and 472.92 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 766.76 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/766.76 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 766.76 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 362,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,613.77/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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