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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 768.60 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 768.60 and 409.69 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 768.60 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/768.60 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 768.60 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 314,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,887.73/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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