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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 704.50 and 441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 704.50 and 441.73 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 704.50 = 441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/704.50 = 441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 704.50 × 441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 311,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,198.79/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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