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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 707.15 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 707.15 and 325.64 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 707.15 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/707.15 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 707.15 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 230,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,274.70/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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