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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.94, 707.58 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.94, 707.58 and 326.46 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.94 : 707.58 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.94/707.58 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.94x = 707.58 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.94x = 230,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,996.57/512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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