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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 763.61 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 763.61 and 422.82 is: 632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 763.61 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/763.61 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 763.61 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 322,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,869.58/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.71

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