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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 707.94 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 707.94 and 335.79 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 707.94 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/707.94 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 707.94 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 237,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,719.17/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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