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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 704.90 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 704.90 and 334.04 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 704.90 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/704.90 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 704.90 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 235,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,462.24/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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