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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 768.26 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 768.26 and 457.72 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 768.26 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/768.26 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 768.26 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 351,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,647.19/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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