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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 766.14 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 766.14 and 438.60 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 766.14 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/766.14 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 766.14 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 336,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,029.00/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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