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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.33, 764.31 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.33, 764.31 and 433.02 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.33 : 764.31 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.33/764.31 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.33x = 764.31 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.33x = 330,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,961.52/510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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