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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 767.64 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 767.64 and 450.88 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 767.64 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/767.64 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 767.64 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 346,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,113.52/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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