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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 766.80 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 766.80 and 466.40 is: 699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 766.80 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/766.80 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 766.80 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 357,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,635.52/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.60

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