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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.67, 708.90 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.67, 708.90 and 317.14 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.67 : 708.90 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.67/708.90 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.67x = 708.90 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.67x = 224,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,820.55/513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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