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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 706.80 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 706.80 and 325.76 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 706.80 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/706.80 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 706.80 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 230,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,247.17/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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