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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 767.68 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 767.68 and 306.52 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 767.68 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/767.68 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 767.68 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 235,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,306.59/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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