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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.65, 707.46 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.65, 707.46 and 310.83 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.65 : 707.46 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.65/707.46 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.65x = 707.46 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.65x = 219,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,899.79/512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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