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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 770.31 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 770.31 and 468.99 is: 703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 770.31 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/770.31 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 770.31 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 361,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,267.69/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.49

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