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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 709.99 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 709.99 and 328.06 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 709.99 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/709.99 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 709.99 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 232,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,919.32/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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