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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 708.89 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 708.89 and 314.48 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 708.89 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/708.89 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 708.89 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 222,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,931.93/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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