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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 772.54 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 772.54 and 441.28 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 772.54 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/772.54 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 772.54 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 340,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,906.45/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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