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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 764.79 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 764.79 and 433.32 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 764.79 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/764.79 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 764.79 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 331,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,398.80/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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