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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 704.22 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 704.22 and 413.52 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 704.22 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/704.22 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 704.22 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 291,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,209.05/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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