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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 703.85 and 478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 703.85 and 478.14 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 703.85 = 478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/703.85 = 478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 703.85 × 478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 336,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,538.84/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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