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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.29 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.29 and 324.68 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.29 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.29 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.29 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 228,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,988.41/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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