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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 763.80 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 763.80 and 457.14 is: 682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 763.80 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/763.80 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 763.80 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 349,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,161.25/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.20

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