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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 708.95 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 708.95 and 317.43 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 708.95 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/708.95 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 708.95 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 225,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,040.41/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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