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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 707.58 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 707.58 and 326.22 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 707.58 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/707.58 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 707.58 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 230,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,826.75/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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