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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 707.13 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 707.13 and 448.11 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 707.13 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/707.13 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 707.13 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 316,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,872.02/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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