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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 707.94 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 707.94 and 434.92 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 707.94 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/707.94 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 707.94 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 307,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,897.26/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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