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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 705.60 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 705.60 and 422.58 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 705.60 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/705.60 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 705.60 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 298,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,172.45/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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