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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 762.65 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 762.65 and 437.90 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 762.65 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/762.65 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 762.65 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 333,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,964.44/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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