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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.67, 769.53 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.67, 769.53 and 304.99 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.67 : 769.53 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.67/769.53 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.67x = 769.53 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.67x = 234,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,698.77/513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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