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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.39, 707.93 and 471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.39, 707.93 and 471.77 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.39 : 707.93 = 471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.39/707.93 = 471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.39x = 707.93 × 471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.39x = 333,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,981.91/513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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