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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 770.40 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 770.40 and 308.20 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 770.40 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/770.40 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 770.40 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 237,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,437.28/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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