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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.92, 768.18 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.92, 768.18 and 445 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.92 : 768.18 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.92/768.18 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.92x = 768.18 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.92x = 341,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,840.10/512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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