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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.34, 709.08 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.34, 709.08 and 435.35 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.34 : 709.08 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.34/709.08 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.34x = 709.08 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.34x = 308,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,692.80/514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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