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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 706.48 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 706.48 and 302.14 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 706.48 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/706.48 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 706.48 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 213,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,455.87/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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