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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 770.01 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 770.01 and 308.10 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 770.01 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/770.01 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 770.01 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 237,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,241.81/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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