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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 833.94 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 833.94 and 511.65 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 833.94 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/833.94 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 833.94 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 426,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,685.40/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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