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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 706.30 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 706.30 and 437.35 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 706.30 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/706.30 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 706.30 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 308,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,901.23/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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