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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 709.11 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 709.11 and 314.64 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 709.11 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/709.11 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 709.11 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 223,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,114.37/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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