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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 704.57 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 704.57 and 433.53 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 704.57 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/704.57 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 704.57 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 305,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,450.06/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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