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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 704.23 and 478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 704.23 and 478.41 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 704.23 = 478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/704.23 = 478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 704.23 × 478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 336,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,910.67/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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