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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 767.48 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 767.48 and 425.60 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 767.48 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/767.48 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 767.48 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 326,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,633.52/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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