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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 705.33 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 705.33 and 334.34 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 705.33 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/705.33 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 705.33 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 235,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,816.51/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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