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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 702.82 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 702.82 and 441.53 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 702.82 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/702.82 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 702.82 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 310,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,316.77/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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