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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 703.95 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 703.95 and 444.80 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 703.95 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/703.95 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 703.95 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 313,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,116.96/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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