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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 767.98 and 306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 767.98 and 306.49 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 767.98 = 306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/767.98 = 306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 767.98 × 306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 235,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,378.19/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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