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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 765.09 and 443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 765.09 and 443.05 is: 662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 765.09 = 443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/765.09 = 443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 765.09 × 443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 338,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,971.21/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.97

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