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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 763.44 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 763.44 and 434.48 is: 649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 763.44 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/763.44 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 763.44 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 331,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,699.41/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.58

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