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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 769.12 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 769.12 and 307.39 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 769.12 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/769.12 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 769.12 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 236,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,419.80/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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