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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 706.37 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 706.37 and 489.39 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 706.37 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/706.37 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 706.37 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 345,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,687.97/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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