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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 768.75 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 768.75 and 304.54 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 768.75 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/768.75 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 768.75 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 234,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,115.13/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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