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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 707.63 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 707.63 and 335.82 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 707.63 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/707.63 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 707.63 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 237,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,636.31/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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