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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 710.07 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 710.07 and 328.05 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 710.07 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/710.07 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 710.07 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 232,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,937.23/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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