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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.28, 766.50 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.28, 766.50 and 482.66 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.28 : 766.50 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.28/766.50 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.28x = 766.50 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.28x = 369,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,958.89/511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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