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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 704.84 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 704.84 and 334.01 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 704.84 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/704.84 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 704.84 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 235,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,423.56/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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