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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.64, 710.29 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.64, 710.29 and 328.21 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.64 : 710.29 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.64/710.29 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.64x = 710.29 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.64x = 233,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,124.28/514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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