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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 764.84 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 764.84 and 438.14 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 764.84 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/764.84 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 764.84 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 335,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,110.01/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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