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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 770.45 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 770.45 and 326.07 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 770.45 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/770.45 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 770.45 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 251,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,219.00/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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