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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 704.55 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 704.55 and 323.86 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 704.55 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/704.55 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 704.55 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 228,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,175.56/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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