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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.30 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.30 and 453.70 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768.30 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768.30 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768.30 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 348,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,577.71/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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