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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 707.28 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 707.28 and 346.48 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 707.28 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/707.28 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 707.28 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 245,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,058.37/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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