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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.49, 708.35 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.49, 708.35 and 347.79 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.49 : 708.35 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.49/708.35 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.49x = 708.35 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.49x = 246,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,357.96/513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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