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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 813.42 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 813.42 and 515.40 is: 712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 813.42 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/813.42 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 813.42 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 419,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,236.67/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.62

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