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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.16 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.16 and 420.56 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.16 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.16 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.16 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 322,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,636.81/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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