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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 768.60 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 768.60 and 425.12 is: 638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 768.60 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/768.60 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 768.60 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 326,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,747.23/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.78

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