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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 704.99 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 704.99 and 324.45 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 704.99 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/704.99 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 704.99 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 228,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,734.82/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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