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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.88 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.88 and 447.12 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.88 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.88 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.88 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 343,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,334.51/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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