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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 770.13 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 770.13 and 448.26 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 770.13 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/770.13 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 770.13 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 345,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,218.47/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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