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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 766.76 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 766.76 and 303.68 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 766.76 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/766.76 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 766.76 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 232,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,844.32/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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