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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 708.06 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 708.06 and 326.46 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 708.06 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/708.06 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 708.06 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 231,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,151.64/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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