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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.59, 767.57 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.59, 767.57 and 435.14 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.59 : 767.57 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.59/767.57 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.59x = 767.57 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.59x = 333,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,994.40/511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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