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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 708.46 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 708.46 and 303.43 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 708.46 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/708.46 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 708.46 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 214,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968.02/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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