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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 707.44 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 707.44 and 346.97 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 707.44 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/707.44 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 707.44 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 245,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,457.79/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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