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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 767.34 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 767.34 and 317.48 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 767.34 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/767.34 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 767.34 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 243,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,615.10/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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