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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 767.70 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 767.70 and 465.36 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 767.70 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/767.70 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 767.70 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 357,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,256.87/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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