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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 706.02 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 706.02 and 324.82 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 706.02 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/706.02 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 706.02 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 229,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,329.42/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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