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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 707.42 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 707.42 and 461.38 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 707.42 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/707.42 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 707.42 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 326,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,389.44/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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