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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.70, 704.97 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.70, 704.97 and 413.28 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.70 : 704.97 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.70/704.97 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.70x = 704.97 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.70x = 291,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,350.00/511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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