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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 705.77 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 705.77 and 436.95 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 705.77 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/705.77 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 705.77 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 308,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,384.02/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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