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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 707.48 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 707.48 and 302.82 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 707.48 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/707.48 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 707.48 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 214,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,239.85/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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