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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.98, 709.16 and 488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.98, 709.16 and 488.42 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.98 : 709.16 = 488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.98/709.16 = 488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.98x = 709.16 × 488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.98x = 346,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,367.93/513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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