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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 706.62 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 706.62 and 325.61 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 706.62 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/706.62 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 706.62 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 230,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,079.01/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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