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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 768.51 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 768.51 and 307.23 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 768.51 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/768.51 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 768.51 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 236,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,109.33/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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