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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 707.46 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 707.46 and 313.64 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 707.46 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/707.46 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 707.46 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 221,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,887.75/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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