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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.92, 707.93 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.92, 707.93 and 436.84 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.92 : 707.93 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.92/707.93 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.92x = 707.93 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.92x = 309,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,252.14/514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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