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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 766.43 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 766.43 and 303.09 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 766.43 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/766.43 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 766.43 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 232,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,295.75/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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