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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 824.37 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 824.37 and 514.90 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 824.37 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/824.37 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 824.37 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 424,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,468.11/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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