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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 706.50 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 706.50 and 433.80 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 706.50 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/706.50 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 706.50 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 306,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,479.70/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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