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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 704.79 and 324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 704.79 and 324.35 is: 447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 704.79 = 324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/704.79 = 324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 704.79 × 324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 228,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,598.64/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.66

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