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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.23 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.23 and 433.40 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.23 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.23 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.23 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 306,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,080.08/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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