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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 769.59 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 769.59 and 307.20 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 769.59 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/769.59 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 769.59 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 236,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,414.20/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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