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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 766.77 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 766.77 and 434.97 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 766.77 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/766.77 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 766.77 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 333,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,520.32/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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