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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 763.63 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 763.63 and 440.47 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 763.63 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/763.63 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 763.63 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 336,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,355.96/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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