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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 707.88 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 707.88 and 316.26 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 707.88 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/707.88 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 707.88 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 223,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,874.13/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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