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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 706.43 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 706.43 and 334.95 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 706.43 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/706.43 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 706.43 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 236,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,617.05/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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