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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.98, 705.45 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.98, 705.45 and 336.63 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.98 : 705.45 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.98/705.45 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.98x = 705.45 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.98x = 237,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,475.63/510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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