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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.69, 705.32 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.69, 705.32 and 334.34 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.69 : 705.32 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.69/705.32 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.69x = 705.32 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.69x = 235,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,814.00/511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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