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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 708.39 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 708.39 and 316.89 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 708.39 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/708.39 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 708.39 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 224,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,481.71/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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