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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.01, 766.64 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.01, 766.64 and 302.96 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.01 : 766.64 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.01/766.64 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.01x = 766.64 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.01x = 232,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,255.91/511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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