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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 764.40 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 764.40 and 414.48 is: 618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 764.40 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/764.40 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 764.40 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 316,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,828.51/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.97

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