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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 770.44 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 770.44 and 436.83 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 770.44 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/770.44 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 770.44 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 336,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,551.31/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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