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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.42, 706.27 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.42, 706.27 and 427.69 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.42 : 706.27 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.42/706.27 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.42x = 706.27 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.42x = 302,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,064.62/511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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