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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 704.22 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 704.22 and 433.28 is: 597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 704.22 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/704.22 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 704.22 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 305,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,124.44/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.07

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