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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 770.96 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 770.96 and 307.17 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 770.96 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/770.96 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 770.96 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 236,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,814.25/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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