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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.80, 768.12 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.80, 768.12 and 319.84 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.80 : 768.12 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.80/768.12 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.80x = 768.12 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.80x = 245,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,675.50/512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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