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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 706.35 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 706.35 and 325.45 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 706.35 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/706.35 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 706.35 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 229,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,881.61/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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