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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 767.30 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 767.30 and 452.99 is: 679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 767.30 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/767.30 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 767.30 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 347,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,580.15/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.96

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