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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 708 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 708 and 409.44 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 708 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/708 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 708 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 289,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,883.52/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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