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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.30, 767.55 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.30, 767.55 and 440.30 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.30 : 767.55 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.30/767.55 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.30x = 767.55 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.30x = 337,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,952.27/512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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