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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 705.30 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 705.30 and 324.64 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 705.30 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/705.30 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 705.30 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 228,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,968.59/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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