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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 769.38 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 769.38 and 317.63 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 769.38 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/769.38 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 769.38 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 244,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,376.23/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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