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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 770.58 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 770.58 and 297 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 770.58 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/770.58 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 770.58 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 228,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,862.26/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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