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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.70 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.70 and 483.30 is: 724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.70 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.70 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.70 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 370,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,545.51/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.79

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