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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 708.03 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 708.03 and 326.81 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 708.03 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/708.03 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 708.03 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 231,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,387.74/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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