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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.89, 765.36 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.89, 765.36 and 441.63 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.89 : 765.36 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.89/765.36 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.89x = 765.36 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.89x = 338,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,005.94/510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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