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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 705.48 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 705.48 and 325.11 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 705.48 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/705.48 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 705.48 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 229,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,358.60/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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