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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 768.22 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 768.22 and 425.05 is: 638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 768.22 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/768.22 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 768.22 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 326,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,528.93/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.82

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