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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 833.37 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 833.37 and 511 is: 704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 833.37 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/833.37 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 833.37 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 425,852.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,852.07/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.56

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