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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 705.18 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 705.18 and 452.34 is: 623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 705.18 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/705.18 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 705.18 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 318,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,981.12/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.88

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