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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 706.86 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 706.86 and 315.63 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 706.86 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/706.86 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 706.86 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 223,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,106.22/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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