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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 707.59 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 707.59 and 471.52 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 707.59 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/707.59 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 707.59 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 333,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,641.66/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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