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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.30 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.30 and 511.94 is: 706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.30 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.30 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.30 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 427,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,111.54/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.02

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