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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 707.15 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 707.15 and 335.34 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 707.15 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/707.15 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 707.15 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 237,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,134.00/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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