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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 767.66 and 424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 767.66 and 424.89 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 767.66 = 424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/767.66 = 424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 767.66 × 424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 326,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,168.93/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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