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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 768.13 and 443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 768.13 and 443.47 is: 664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 768.13 = 443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/768.13 = 443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 768.13 × 443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 340,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,642.61/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.37

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