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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.33, 768.36 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.33, 768.36 and 306.74 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.33 : 768.36 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.33/768.36 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.33x = 768.36 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.33x = 235,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,686.75/512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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