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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 768.98 and 464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 768.98 and 464.55 is: 695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 768.98 = 464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/768.98 = 464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 768.98 × 464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 357,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,230.82/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.30

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