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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.74 and 462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.74 and 462.87 is: 694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.74 = 462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.74 = 462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.74 × 462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 354,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,900.94/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.41

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