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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 762.63 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 762.63 and 417.72 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 762.63 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/762.63 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 762.63 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 318,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,565.80/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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