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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 707.85 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 707.85 and 446.67 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 707.85 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/707.85 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 707.85 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 316,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,175.36/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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