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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 706.77 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 706.77 and 315.45 is: 435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 706.77 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/706.77 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 706.77 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 222,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,950.60/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.21

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