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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 707.73 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 707.73 and 452.61 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 707.73 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/707.73 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 707.73 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 320,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,325.68/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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