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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 706.67 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 706.67 and 323.04 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 706.67 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/706.67 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 706.67 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 228,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,282.77/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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