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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 767.81 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 767.81 and 312.07 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 767.81 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/767.81 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 767.81 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 239,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,609.33/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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