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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 706.68 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 706.68 and 418.52 is: 577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 706.68 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/706.68 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 706.68 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 295,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,759.71/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.11

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