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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 708.72 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 708.72 and 431.36 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 708.72 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/708.72 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 708.72 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 305,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,713.46/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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