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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 770.72 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 770.72 and 318.69 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 770.72 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/770.72 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 770.72 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 245,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,619.16/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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