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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.70, 708.90 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.70, 708.90 and 317.32 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.70 : 708.90 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.70/708.90 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.70x = 708.90 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.70x = 224,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,948.15/513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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