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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 708.68 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 708.68 and 429.92 is: 593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 708.68 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/708.68 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 708.68 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 304,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,675.71/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.96

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