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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.26, 767.96 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.26, 767.96 and 438.84 is: 657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.26 : 767.96 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.26/767.96 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.26x = 767.96 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.26x = 337,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,011.57/512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.89

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