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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 706.02 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 706.02 and 325 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 706.02 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/706.02 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 706.02 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 229,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,456.50/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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