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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 768.33 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 768.33 and 424.98 is: 637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 768.33 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/768.33 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 768.33 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 326,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,524.88/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.51

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