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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.29, 707.31 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.29, 707.31 and 435.53 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.29 : 707.31 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.29/707.31 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.29x = 707.31 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.29x = 308,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,054.72/513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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