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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 766.41 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 766.41 and 409.88 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 766.41 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/766.41 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 766.41 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 314,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,132.30/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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