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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 707.33 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 707.33 and 316.19 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 707.33 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/707.33 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 707.33 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 223,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,653.23/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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