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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 706.52 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 706.52 and 434.50 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 706.52 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/706.52 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 706.52 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 306,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,982.26/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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