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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 708.08 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 708.08 and 335.98 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 708.08 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/708.08 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 708.08 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 237,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,899.92/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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