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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 707.60 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 707.60 and 302.93 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 707.60 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/707.60 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 707.60 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 214,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,351.75/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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