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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.79, 708.63 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.79, 708.63 and 454.84 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.79 : 708.63 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.79/708.63 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.79x = 708.63 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.79x = 322,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,313.27/513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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