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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 767.70 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 767.70 and 319.80 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 767.70 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/767.70 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 767.70 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 245,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,510.46/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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