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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 707.39 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 707.39 and 302.80 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 707.39 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/707.39 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 707.39 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 214,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,197.69/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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