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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 706.70 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 706.70 and 315.65 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 706.70 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/706.70 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 706.70 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 223,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,067.11/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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