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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 767.10 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 767.10 and 483.05 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 767.10 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/767.10 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 767.10 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 370,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,547.66/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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