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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 768.49 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 768.49 and 328.46 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 768.49 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/768.49 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 768.49 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 252,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,413.56/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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