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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 707.15 and 437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 707.15 and 437.95 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 707.15 = 437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/707.15 = 437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 707.15 × 437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 309,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,696.34/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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