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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.98, 769.95 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.98, 769.95 and 307.97 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.98 : 769.95 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.98/769.95 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.98x = 769.95 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.98x = 237,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,121.50/513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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