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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.05, 708.95 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.05, 708.95 and 327.54 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.05 : 708.95 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.05/708.95 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.05x = 708.95 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.05x = 232,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212.96/514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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