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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 768.81 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 768.81 and 426.72 is: 640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 768.81 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/768.81 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 768.81 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 328,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,066.60/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.33

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