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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 708 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 708 and 326.66 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 708 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/708 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 708 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 231,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,275.28/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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