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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.70 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.70 and 324.54 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.70 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.70 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.70 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 228,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,703.34/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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