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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 707.74 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 707.74 and 305.84 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 707.74 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/707.74 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 707.74 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 216,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,455.20/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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