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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.89, 764.84 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.89, 764.84 and 407.48 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.89 : 764.84 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.89/764.84 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.89x = 764.84 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.89x = 311,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,654.20/510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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