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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 705.23 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 705.23 and 324.64 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 705.23 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/705.23 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 705.23 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 228,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,944.24/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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