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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 767.52 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 767.52 and 458.04 is: 686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 767.52 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/767.52 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 767.52 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 351,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,554.86/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.58

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