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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 764.03 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 764.03 and 498.83 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 764.03 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/764.03 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 764.03 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 381,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,118.51/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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