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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 770.54 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 770.54 and 308.63 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 770.54 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/770.54 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 770.54 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 237,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,812.14/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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