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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 711.72 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 711.72 and 433.71 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 711.72 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/711.72 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 711.72 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 308,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,680.08/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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