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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 704.97 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 704.97 and 324.45 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 704.97 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/704.97 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 704.97 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 228,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,727.52/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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