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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.57, 707.46 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.57, 707.46 and 326.03 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.57 : 707.46 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.57/707.46 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.57x = 707.46 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.57x = 230,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,648.02/512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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