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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.43, 769.79 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.43, 769.79 and 486.24 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.43 : 769.79 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.43/769.79 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.43x = 769.79 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.43x = 374,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,302.69/512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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