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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.50, 708.80 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.50, 708.80 and 329.50 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.50 : 708.80 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.50/708.80 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.50x = 708.80 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.50x = 233,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,549.60/513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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