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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.61, 704.82 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.61, 704.82 and 324.22 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.61 : 704.82 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.61/704.82 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.61x = 704.82 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.61x = 228,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,516.74/510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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