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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 766.79 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 766.79 and 455.31 is: 680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 766.79 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/766.79 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 766.79 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 349,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,124.88/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.93

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