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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 766.65 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 766.65 and 303.20 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 766.65 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/766.65 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 766.65 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 232,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,448.28/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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