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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.78, 768.93 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.78, 768.93 and 307.44 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.78 : 768.93 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.78/768.93 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.78x = 768.93 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.78x = 236,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,399.84/512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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