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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 767.92 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 767.92 and 452.48 is: 677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 767.92 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/767.92 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 767.92 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 347,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,468.44/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.83

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