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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.34, 707.59 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.34, 707.59 and 426.86 is: 587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.34 : 707.59 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.34/707.59 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.34x = 707.59 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.34x = 302,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,041.87/514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.24

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