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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 706.82 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 706.82 and 325.80 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 706.82 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/706.82 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 706.82 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 230,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,281.96/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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