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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 704.61 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 704.61 and 324.24 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 704.61 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/704.61 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 704.61 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 228,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,462.75/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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