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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.62, 708.41 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.62, 708.41 and 326.90 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.62 : 708.41 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.62/708.41 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.62x = 708.41 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.62x = 231,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,579.23/513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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