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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 768.04 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 768.04 and 403.64 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 768.04 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/768.04 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 768.04 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 310,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,005.81/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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