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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.18, 769.19 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.18, 769.19 and 426.02 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.18 : 769.19 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.18/769.19 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.18x = 769.19 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.18x = 327,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,684.35/513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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