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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 707.88 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 707.88 and 434.79 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 707.88 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/707.88 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 707.88 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 307,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,779.15/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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