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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 763.66 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 763.66 and 432.43 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 763.66 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/763.66 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 763.66 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 330,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,229.49/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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