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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.63, 703.62 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.63, 703.62 and 323.24 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.63 : 703.62 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.63/703.62 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.63x = 703.62 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.63x = 227,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,434.61/509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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