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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 769.28 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 769.28 and 439.02 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 769.28 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/769.28 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 769.28 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 337,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,729.31/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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