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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 767.48 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 767.48 and 305.60 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 767.48 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/767.48 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 767.48 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 234,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,536.52/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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