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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 823.23 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 823.23 and 515.43 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 823.23 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/823.23 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 823.23 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 424,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,317.44/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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