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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 707.67 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 707.67 and 435.78 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 707.67 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/707.67 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 707.67 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 308,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,388.43/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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