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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 767.04 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 767.04 and 303.06 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 767.04 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/767.04 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 767.04 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 232,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,459.14/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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