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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 704.97 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 704.97 and 431.10 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 704.97 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/704.97 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 704.97 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 303,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,912.57/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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