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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 705.86 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 705.86 and 325 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 705.86 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/705.86 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 705.86 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 229,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,404.50/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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