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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 706.01 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 706.01 and 325.23 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 706.01 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/706.01 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 706.01 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 229,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,615.63/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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