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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 707.62 and 423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 707.62 and 423.74 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 707.62 = 423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/707.62 = 423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 707.62 × 423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 299,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,846.90/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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