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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.84, 703.59 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.84, 703.59 and 313.47 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.84 : 703.59 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.84/703.59 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.84x = 703.59 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.84x = 220,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.18/509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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