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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 704.34 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 704.34 and 324.18 is: 447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 704.34 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/704.34 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 704.34 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 228,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,332.94/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.13

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