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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 707.25 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 707.25 and 453.84 is: 625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 707.25 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/707.25 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 707.25 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 320,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,978.34/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.95

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