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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 767.07 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 767.07 and 430.11 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 767.07 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/767.07 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 767.07 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 329,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,924.48/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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