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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 703.62 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 703.62 and 437.22 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 703.62 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/703.62 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 703.62 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 307,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,636.74/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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