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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 974.53 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 974.53 and 510 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 974.53 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/974.53 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 974.53 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 497,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,010.30/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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