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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 704.87 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 704.87 and 441.18 is: 608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 704.87 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/704.87 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 704.87 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 310,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,973.44/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.24

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