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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.70, 709.97 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.70, 709.97 and 328.13 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.70 : 709.97 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.70/709.97 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.70x = 709.97 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.70x = 232,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,957.93/514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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