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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 766.05 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 766.05 and 469.38 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 766.05 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/766.05 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 766.05 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 359,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,568.55/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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