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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 708.80 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 708.80 and 314.56 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 708.80 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/708.80 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 708.80 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 222,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,960.13/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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