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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 706.13 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 706.13 and 325.30 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 706.13 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/706.13 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 706.13 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 229,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,704.09/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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