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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 768.46 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 768.46 and 447.92 is: 673.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 768.46 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/768.46 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 768.46 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 344,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,208.60/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.07

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