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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 768.54 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 768.54 and 317.44 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 768.54 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/768.54 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 768.54 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 243,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,965.34/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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