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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 707.40 and 407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 707.40 and 407.77 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 707.40 = 407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/707.40 = 407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 707.40 × 407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 288,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,454.73/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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