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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 708.18 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 708.18 and 326.76 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 708.18 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/708.18 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 708.18 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 231,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,404.90/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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