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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.80 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.80 and 306.04 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.80 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.80 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.80 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 234,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671.47/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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