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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 765.45 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 765.45 and 498.02 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 765.45 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/765.45 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 765.45 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 381,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,205.58/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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