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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,248.28 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,248.28 and 511.68 is: 706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,248.28 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,248.28 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,248.28 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 638,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,718.63/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.10

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