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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 705.86 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 705.86 and 314.88 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 705.86 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/705.86 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 705.86 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 222,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,259.62/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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