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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.95 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.95 and 483.94 is: 668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.95 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.95 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.95 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 341,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,637.44/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.28

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