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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 706.69 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 706.69 and 451.86 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 706.69 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/706.69 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 706.69 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 319,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,322.86/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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