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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 766.05 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 766.05 and 439.30 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 766.05 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/766.05 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 766.05 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 336,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,525.77/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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