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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 703.96 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 703.96 and 326 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 703.96 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/703.96 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 703.96 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 229,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,490.96/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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