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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 708.60 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 708.60 and 317 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 708.60 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/708.60 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 708.60 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 224,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,626.20/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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