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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.50, 707 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.50, 707 and 438.66 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.50 : 707 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.50/707 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.50x = 707 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.50x = 310,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,132.62/513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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