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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.26, 812.16 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.26, 812.16 and 510.42 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.26 : 812.16 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.26/812.16 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.26x = 812.16 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.26x = 414,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,542.71/589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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