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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 766.83 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 766.83 and 434.28 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 766.83 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/766.83 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 766.83 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 333,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,018.93/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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