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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 959.00 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 959.00 and 510.28 is: 764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 959.00 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/959.00 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 959.00 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 489,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,353.57/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.45

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