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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.51 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.51 and 494.10 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.51 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.51 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.51 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 348,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,592.49/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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