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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 709.29 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 709.29 and 304.19 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 709.29 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/709.29 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 709.29 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 215,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,757.83/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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