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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 706.52 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 706.52 and 325.34 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 706.52 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/706.52 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 706.52 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 229,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,859.22/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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