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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 767.68 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 767.68 and 307.87 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 767.68 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/767.68 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 767.68 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 236,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,342.95/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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