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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 766.04 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 766.04 and 458.64 is: 684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 766.04 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/766.04 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 766.04 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 351,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,334.29/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.44

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