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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 706.86 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 706.86 and 325.62 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 706.86 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/706.86 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 706.86 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 230,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,167.75/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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