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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 832.50 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 832.50 and 511.02 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 832.50 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/832.50 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 832.50 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 425,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,424.15/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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