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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 706.74 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 706.74 and 434.20 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 706.74 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/706.74 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 706.74 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 306,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,866.51/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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