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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 709.14 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 709.14 and 425.66 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 709.14 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/709.14 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 709.14 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 301,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,852.53/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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