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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 768.30 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 768.30 and 434.44 is: 652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 768.30 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/768.30 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 768.30 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 333,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,780.25/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.58

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