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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 707.45 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 707.45 and 434.28 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 707.45 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/707.45 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 707.45 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 307,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,225.68/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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