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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 703.64 and 436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 703.64 and 436.82 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 703.64 = 436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/703.64 = 436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 703.64 × 436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 307,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,361.84/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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