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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.98, 705.28 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.98, 705.28 and 324.64 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.98 : 705.28 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.98/705.28 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.98x = 705.28 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.98x = 228,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,962.10/510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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