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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 706.53 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 706.53 and 325.65 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 706.53 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/706.53 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 706.53 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 230,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,081.49/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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