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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.26, 706.63 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.26, 706.63 and 315.64 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.26 : 706.63 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.26/706.63 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.26x = 706.63 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.26x = 223,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,040.69/512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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