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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.75, 707.47 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.75, 707.47 and 302.92 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.75 : 707.47 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.75/707.47 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.75x = 707.47 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.75x = 214,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,304.29/512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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