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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.66 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.66 and 325.64 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.66 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.66 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.66 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 230,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,116.76/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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