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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 766.88 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 766.88 and 303.30 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 766.88 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/766.88 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 766.88 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 232,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,594.70/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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