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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 706.93 and 455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 706.93 and 455.90 is: 629.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 706.93 = 455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/706.93 = 455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 706.93 × 455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 322,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,284.71/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.89

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