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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 813.68 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 813.68 and 514.50 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 813.68 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/813.68 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 813.68 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 418,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,635.79/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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