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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 770.04 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 770.04 and 483.40 is: 726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 770.04 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/770.04 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 770.04 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 372,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,237.34/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.23

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