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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 764.38 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 764.38 and 440.97 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 764.38 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/764.38 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 764.38 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 337,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,066.44/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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