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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 706.16 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 706.16 and 434.02 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 706.16 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/706.16 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 706.16 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 306,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,487.56/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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