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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.68, 706.73 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.68, 706.73 and 326.13 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.68 : 706.73 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.68/706.73 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.68x = 706.73 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.68x = 230,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,481.57/512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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