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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 762.99 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 762.99 and 448.14 is: 669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 762.99 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/762.99 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 762.99 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 341,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,926.34/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.60

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