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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 704.95 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 704.95 and 413.18 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 704.95 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/704.95 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 704.95 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 291,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,266.68/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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