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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 767.26 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 767.26 and 320.32 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 767.26 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/767.26 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 767.26 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 245,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,768.72/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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