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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 706.59 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 706.59 and 413.91 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 706.59 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/706.59 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 706.59 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 292,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,464.67/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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