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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 763.86 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 763.86 and 440.51 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 763.86 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/763.86 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 763.86 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 336,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,488.53/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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