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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 767.25 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 767.25 and 458.52 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 767.25 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/767.25 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 767.25 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 351,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,799.47/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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