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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 707.70 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 707.70 and 424.16 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 707.70 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/707.70 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 707.70 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 300,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,178.03/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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