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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.21, 816.64 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.21, 816.64 and 513.46 is: 708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.21 : 816.64 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.21/816.64 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.21x = 816.64 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.21x = 419,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,311.97/592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.05

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