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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 706.62 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 706.62 and 325.47 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 706.62 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/706.62 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 706.62 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 229,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,983.61/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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