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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 708 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 708 and 439.04 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 708 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/708 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 708 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 310,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,840.32/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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