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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 708.03 and 468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 708.03 and 468.27 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 708.03 = 468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/708.03 = 468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 708.03 × 468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 331,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,549.21/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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