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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.46, 708.65 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.46, 708.65 and 303.63 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.46 : 708.65 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.46/708.65 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.46x = 708.65 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.46x = 215,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,168.35/513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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