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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 767.40 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 767.40 and 430.40 is: 646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 767.40 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/767.40 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 767.40 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 330,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,288.96/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.31

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