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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.70, 706.86 and 456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.70, 706.86 and 456.41 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.70 : 706.86 = 456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.70/706.86 = 456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.70x = 706.86 × 456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.70x = 322,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,617.97/511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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