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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 704.65 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 704.65 and 432.44 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 704.65 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/704.65 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 704.65 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 304,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,718.85/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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