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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.58, 707.99 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.58, 707.99 and 408.71 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.58 : 707.99 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.58/707.99 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.58x = 707.99 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.58x = 289,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,359.80/513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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