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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 770.07 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 770.07 and 451.20 is: 677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 770.07 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/770.07 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 770.07 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 347,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,455.58/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.70

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