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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 703.62 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 703.62 and 440.51 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 703.62 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/703.62 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 703.62 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 309,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,948.13/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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