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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.57, 706.85 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.57, 706.85 and 335.48 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.57 : 706.85 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.57/706.85 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.57x = 706.85 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.57x = 237,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,131.03/512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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