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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 763.86 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 763.86 and 408.12 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 763.86 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/763.86 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 763.86 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 311,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,746.54/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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