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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 707.46 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 707.46 and 316.16 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 707.46 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/707.46 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 707.46 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 223,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,670.55/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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