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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.98, 767.82 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.98, 767.82 and 404.44 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.98 : 767.82 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.98/767.82 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.98x = 767.82 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.98x = 310,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,537.12/512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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