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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 769.50 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 769.50 and 452.64 is: 679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 769.50 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/769.50 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 769.50 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 348,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,306.48/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.99

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