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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 766.80 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 766.80 and 452.48 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 766.80 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/766.80 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 766.80 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 346,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,957.83/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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