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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 770.52 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 770.52 and 307.35 is: 461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 770.52 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/770.52 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 770.52 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 236,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,819.32/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.26

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