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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 765.73 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 765.73 and 441.80 is: 662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 765.73 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/765.73 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 765.73 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 338,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,299.51/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.68

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