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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 704.83 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 704.83 and 406.12 is: 560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 704.83 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/704.83 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 704.83 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 286,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,245.56/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.41

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