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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 709.73 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 709.73 and 328.10 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 709.73 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/709.73 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 709.73 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 232,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,863.78/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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