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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 766.50 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 766.50 and 415 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 766.50 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/766.50 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 766.50 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 318,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,097.50/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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