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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.49 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.49 and 308.55 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.49 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.49 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.49 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 237,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,734.69/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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