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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 707.32 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 707.32 and 325.96 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 707.32 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/707.32 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 707.32 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 230,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,558.03/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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