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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 768 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 768 and 435.20 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 768 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/768 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 768 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 334,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,233.60/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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