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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 766.71 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 766.71 and 429.74 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 766.71 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/766.71 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 766.71 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 329,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,482.12/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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