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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.69, 706.85 and 456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.69, 706.85 and 456.41 is: 630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.69 : 706.85 = 456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.69/706.85 = 456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.69x = 706.85 × 456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.69x = 322,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,613.41/511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.49

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