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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 769.10 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 769.10 and 404.60 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 769.10 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/769.10 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 769.10 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 311,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,171.99/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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