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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 767.07 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 767.07 and 306.18 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 767.07 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/767.07 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 767.07 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 234,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,861.49/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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