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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 764.64 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 764.64 and 468 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 764.64 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/764.64 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 764.64 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 357,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,851.52/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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