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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 770.40 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 770.40 and 448.16 is: 673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 770.40 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/770.40 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 770.40 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 345,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,262.46/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.08

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