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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.05, 709.48 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.05, 709.48 and 327.63 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.05 : 709.48 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.05/709.48 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.05x = 709.48 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.05x = 232,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,441.75/514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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