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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 708.48 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 708.48 and 316.98 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 708.48 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/708.48 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 708.48 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 224,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,573.99/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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