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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.55, 708.28 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.55, 708.28 and 326.98 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.55 : 708.28 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.55/708.28 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.55x = 708.28 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.55x = 231,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,592.03/513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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