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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 706.47 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 706.47 and 302.16 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 706.47 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/706.47 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 706.47 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 213,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,466.98/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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