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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 764.25 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 764.25 and 456.52 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 764.25 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/764.25 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 764.25 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 348,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,895.41/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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