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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 707.02 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 707.02 and 346.42 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 707.02 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/707.02 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 707.02 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 244,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,925.87/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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