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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 709.12 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 709.12 and 327.48 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 709.12 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/709.12 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 709.12 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 232,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,222.62/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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