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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.98, 768.10 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.98, 768.10 and 410.46 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.98 : 768.10 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.98/768.10 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.98x = 768.10 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.98x = 315,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,274.54/512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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