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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 708.45 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 708.45 and 317.02 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 708.45 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/708.45 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 708.45 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 224,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,592.82/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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