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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 768.69 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 768.69 and 416.07 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 768.69 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/768.69 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 768.69 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 319,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,828.85/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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