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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 706.43 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 706.43 and 325.55 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 706.43 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/706.43 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 706.43 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 229,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,980.87/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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