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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 705.64 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 705.64 and 432.96 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 705.64 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/705.64 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 705.64 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 305,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,513.89/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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