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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 765.90 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 765.90 and 429.60 is: 644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 765.90 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/765.90 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 765.90 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 329,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,030.64/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.40

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