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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.35, 811.56 and 514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.35, 811.56 and 514.85 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.35 : 811.56 = 514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.35/811.56 = 514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.35x = 811.56 × 514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.35x = 417,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,827.61/588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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