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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 768 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 768 and 416 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 768 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/768 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 768 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 319,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,488/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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