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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 767.48 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 767.48 and 430.92 is: 646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 767.48 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/767.48 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 767.48 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 330,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,720.33/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.29

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