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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.56, 704.19 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.56, 704.19 and 323.89 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.56 : 704.19 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.56/704.19 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.56x = 704.19 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.56x = 228,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,078.34/510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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