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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 767.54 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 767.54 and 455.81 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 767.54 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/767.54 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 767.54 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 349,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,850.13/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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