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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 707.70 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 707.70 and 338.32 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 707.70 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/707.70 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 707.70 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 239,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,429.06/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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