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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 770.64 and 282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 770.64 and 282.65 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 770.64 = 282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/770.64 = 282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 770.64 × 282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 217,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,817.54/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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