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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 710.48 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 710.48 and 430.82 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 710.48 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/710.48 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 710.48 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 306,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,086.84/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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