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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 706.84 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 706.84 and 335.26 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 706.84 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/706.84 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 706.84 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 236,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,973.13/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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