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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 707.43 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 707.43 and 313.48 is: 432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 707.43 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/707.43 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 707.43 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 221,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,765.16/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.54

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