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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 769.05 and 465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 769.05 and 465.90 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 769.05 = 465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/769.05 = 465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 769.05 × 465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 358,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,300.40/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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