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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 705.80 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 705.80 and 315.06 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 705.80 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/705.80 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 705.80 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 222,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,369.35/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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