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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 765.12 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 765.12 and 463.44 is: 693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 765.12 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/765.12 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 765.12 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 354,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,587.21/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.96

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