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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 707.71 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 707.71 and 335.66 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 707.71 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/707.71 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 707.71 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 237,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,549.60/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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