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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.98, 707.52 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.98, 707.52 and 435.01 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.98 : 707.52 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.98/707.52 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.98x = 707.52 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.98x = 307,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,778.28/512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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