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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.23, 768.54 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.23, 768.54 and 306.95 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.23 : 768.54 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.23/768.54 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.23x = 768.54 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.23x = 235,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,897.98/512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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