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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 707.34 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 707.34 and 443.22 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 707.34 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/707.34 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 707.34 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 313,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,507.23/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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