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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 705.13 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 705.13 and 469.74 is: 647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 705.13 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/705.13 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 705.13 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 331,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225.42/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.74

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