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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 762.60 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 762.60 and 440.48 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 762.60 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/762.60 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 762.60 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 335,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,910.05/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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