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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 769.10 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 769.10 and 404.04 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 769.10 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/769.10 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 769.10 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 310,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,747.16/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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