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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 908.40 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 908.40 and 510.20 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 908.40 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/908.40 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 908.40 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 463,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,465.68/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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