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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 764.99 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 764.99 and 439.84 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 764.99 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/764.99 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 764.99 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 336,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,473.20/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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