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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.80, 768.84 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.80, 768.84 and 317.80 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.80 : 768.84 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.80/768.84 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.80x = 768.84 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.80x = 244,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,337.35/512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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