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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 707.10 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 707.10 and 326.18 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 707.10 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/707.10 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 707.10 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 230,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,641.88/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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