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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 770.31 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 770.31 and 316.08 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 770.31 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/770.31 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 770.31 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 243,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,479.58/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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