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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 768 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 768 and 483.66 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 768 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/768 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 768 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 371,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,450.88/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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