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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 704.66 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 704.66 and 324.14 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 704.66 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/704.66 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 704.66 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 228,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,408.49/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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