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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.83, 703.26 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.83, 703.26 and 322.99 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.83 : 703.26 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.83/703.26 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.83x = 703.26 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.83x = 227,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,145.95/509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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