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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.49, 708.46 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.49, 708.46 and 316.86 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.49 : 708.46 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.49/708.46 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.49x = 708.46 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.49x = 224,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,481.05/513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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