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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 766.90 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 766.90 and 305.84 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 766.90 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/766.90 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 766.90 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 234,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,551.00/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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