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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 767.67 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 767.67 and 306.15 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 767.67 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/767.67 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 767.67 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 235,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,022.17/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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