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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 710.36 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 710.36 and 435.88 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 710.36 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/710.36 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 710.36 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 309,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,631.72/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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