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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 708.48 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 708.48 and 439.92 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 708.48 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/708.48 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 708.48 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 311,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,674.52/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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