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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.25 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.25 and 307.47 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.25 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.25 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.25 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 236,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,521.30/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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