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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 706.22 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 706.22 and 425.86 is: 585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 706.22 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/706.22 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 706.22 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 300,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,748.55/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.87

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