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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.33, 706.98 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.33, 706.98 and 325.82 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.33 : 706.98 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.33/706.98 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.33x = 706.98 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.33x = 230,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,349.38/512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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