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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 767.04 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 767.04 and 460.92 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 767.04 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/767.04 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 767.04 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 353,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,544.08/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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