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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 706.95 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 706.95 and 302.49 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 706.95 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/706.95 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 706.95 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 213,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,845.31/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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