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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 767.34 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 767.34 and 435.04 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 767.34 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/767.34 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 767.34 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 333,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,823.59/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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