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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 764.01 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 764.01 and 412.14 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 764.01 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/764.01 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 764.01 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 314,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,879.08/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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