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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 704.19 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 704.19 and 445.96 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 704.19 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/704.19 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 704.19 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 314,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,038.34/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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