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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.46 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.46 and 302.12 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.46 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.46 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.46 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 213,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,430.65/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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