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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 767.91 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 767.91 and 318.98 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 767.91 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/767.91 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 767.91 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 244,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,947.93/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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