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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.33, 707.40 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.33, 707.40 and 453.39 is: 626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.33 : 707.40 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.33/707.40 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.33x = 707.40 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.33x = 320,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,728.09/512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.02

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