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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 765.25 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 765.25 and 453.26 is: 678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 765.25 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/765.25 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 765.25 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 346,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,857.99/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.59

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