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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 703.91 and 431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 703.91 and 431.71 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 703.91 = 431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/703.91 = 431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 703.91 × 431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 303,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,881.47/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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