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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.23, 765.87 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.23, 765.87 and 441.97 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.23 : 765.87 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.23/765.87 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.23x = 765.87 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.23x = 338,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,491.56/511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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