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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 708.01 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 708.01 and 316.64 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 708.01 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/708.01 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 708.01 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 224,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,184.29/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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