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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 767.29 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 767.29 and 409.70 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 767.29 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/767.29 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 767.29 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 314,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,358.71/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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