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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.19, 765.83 and 458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.19, 765.83 and 458.50 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.19 : 765.83 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.19/765.83 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.19x = 765.83 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.19x = 351,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,133.06/513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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