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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.52 and 460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.52 and 460.26 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.52 = 460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.52 = 460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.52 × 460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 353,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,258.76/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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