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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.53, 702.53 and 430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.53, 702.53 and 430.71 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.53 : 702.53 = 430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.53/702.53 = 430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.53x = 702.53 × 430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.53x = 302,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,586.70/509.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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