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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 707.37 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 707.37 and 326.24 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 707.37 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/707.37 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 707.37 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 230,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,772.39/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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