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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.02 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.02 and 306.48 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.02 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.02 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.02 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 235,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,078.97/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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