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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 710.07 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 710.07 and 328.11 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 710.07 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/710.07 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 710.07 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 232,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,981.07/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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