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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 705.71 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 705.71 and 324.89 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 705.71 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/705.71 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 705.71 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 229,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,276.50/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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