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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 768.25 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 768.25 and 304.68 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 768.25 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/768.25 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 768.25 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 234,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,070.41/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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