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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 708.58 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 708.58 and 326.85 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 708.58 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/708.58 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 708.58 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 231,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,599.37/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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