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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 704.81 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 704.81 and 422.73 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 704.81 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/704.81 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 704.81 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 297,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,942.22/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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