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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.59, 708.05 and 409.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.59, 708.05 and 409.03 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.59 : 708.05 = 409.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.59/708.05 = 409.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.59x = 708.05 × 409.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.59x = 289,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,612.94/513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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