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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 766.80 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 766.80 and 306.06 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 766.80 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/766.80 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 766.80 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 234,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,686.81/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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