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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 711.45 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 711.45 and 428.04 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 711.45 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/711.45 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 711.45 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 304,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,529.06/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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