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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 762.72 and 472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 762.72 and 472.88 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 762.72 = 472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/762.72 = 472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 762.72 × 472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 360,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,675.03/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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