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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 704.65 and 437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 704.65 and 437.91 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 704.65 = 437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/704.65 = 437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 704.65 × 437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 308,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,573.28/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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