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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.57, 708.72 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.57, 708.72 and 474.32 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.57 : 708.72 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.57/708.72 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.57x = 708.72 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.57x = 336,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,165.56/513.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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