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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 770.28 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 770.28 and 445.68 is: 667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 770.28 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/770.28 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 770.28 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 343,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,298.39/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.91

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