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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.67, 763.44 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.67, 763.44 and 406.40 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.67 : 763.44 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.67/763.44 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.67x = 763.44 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.67x = 310,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,258.20/509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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