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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 706.98 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 706.98 and 302.68 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 706.98 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/706.98 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 706.98 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 213,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,988.71/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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