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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 706.26 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 706.26 and 325.18 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 706.26 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/706.26 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 706.26 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 229,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,661.63/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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