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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.65, 709.86 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.65, 709.86 and 328.19 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.65 : 709.86 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.65/709.86 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.65x = 709.86 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.65x = 232,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,970.63/514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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