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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 704.55 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 704.55 and 441.61 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 704.55 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/704.55 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 704.55 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 311,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,132.80/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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