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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 709.42 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 709.42 and 327.68 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 709.42 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/709.42 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 709.42 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 232,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,462.75/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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