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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.19, 835.03 and 511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.19, 835.03 and 511.73 is: 706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.19 : 835.03 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.19/835.03 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.19x = 835.03 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.19x = 427,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,309.90/605.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.08

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