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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.15 and 307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.15 and 307.29 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.15 = 307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.15 = 307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.15 × 307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 235,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,737.52/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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