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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 706.77 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 706.77 and 325.80 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 706.77 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/706.77 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 706.77 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 230,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,265.67/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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