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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 704.72 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 704.72 and 406.62 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 704.72 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/704.72 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 704.72 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 286,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,553.25/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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