Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768 and 405.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512, 768 and 405.12 is: 607.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512 : 768 = 405.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512/768 = 405.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512x = 768 × 405.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512x = 311,132.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,132.16/512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.68
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