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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.31, 706.60 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.31, 706.60 and 325.64 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.31 : 706.60 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.31/706.60 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.31x = 706.60 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.31x = 230,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097.22/512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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