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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.51, 702.91 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.51, 702.91 and 322.67 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.51 : 702.91 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.51/702.91 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.51x = 702.91 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.51x = 226,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,807.97/509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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