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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 768.83 and 453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 768.83 and 453.67 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 768.83 = 453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/768.83 = 453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 768.83 × 453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 348,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,790.92/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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