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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 708.35 and 420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 708.35 and 420.12 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 708.35 = 420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/708.35 = 420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 708.35 × 420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 297,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,589.90/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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