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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 771.02 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 771.02 and 483.30 is: 728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 771.02 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/771.02 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 771.02 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 372,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,633.97/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.43

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