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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 708.24 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 708.24 and 326.62 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 708.24 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/708.24 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 708.24 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 231,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,325.35/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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