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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 708.30 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 708.30 and 303.59 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 708.30 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/708.30 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 708.30 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 215,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,032.80/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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