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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 766.62 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 766.62 and 305.66 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 766.62 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/766.62 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 766.62 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 234,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,321.24/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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