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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 767.72 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 767.72 and 306.09 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 767.72 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/767.72 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 767.72 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 234,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,989.88/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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