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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 706.16 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 706.16 and 325.25 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 706.16 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/706.16 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 706.16 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 229,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,673.38/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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