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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 770.66 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 770.66 and 404.43 is: 606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 770.66 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/770.66 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 770.66 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 311,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,678.94/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.49

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