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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 709.05 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 709.05 and 436.78 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 709.05 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/709.05 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 709.05 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 309,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,698.86/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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