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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.23, 818.23 and 514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.23, 818.23 and 514.41 is: 709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.23 : 818.23 = 514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.23/818.23 = 514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.23x = 818.23 × 514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.23x = 420,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,905.69/593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.52

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