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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 764.59 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 764.59 and 418.83 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 764.59 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/764.59 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 764.59 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 320,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,232.25/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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