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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 708.24 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 708.24 and 326.68 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 708.24 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/708.24 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 708.24 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 231,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,367.84/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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