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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 767.43 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 767.43 and 305.91 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 767.43 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/767.43 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 767.43 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 234,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,764.51/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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