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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 708.20 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 708.20 and 326.53 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 708.20 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/708.20 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 708.20 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 231,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248.55/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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