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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 769.73 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 769.73 and 307.64 is: 461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 769.73 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/769.73 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 769.73 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 236,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,799.74/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.50

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