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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 708.70 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 708.70 and 326.96 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 708.70 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/708.70 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 708.70 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 231,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,716.55/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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