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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 766.03 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 766.03 and 424.53 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 766.03 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/766.03 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 766.03 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 325,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,202.72/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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