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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 704.52 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 704.52 and 406 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 704.52 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/704.52 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 704.52 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 286,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,035.12/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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