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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 766.02 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 766.02 and 414.20 is: 620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 766.02 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/766.02 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 766.02 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 317,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,285.48/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.43

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