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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 709.97 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 709.97 and 328.46 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 709.97 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/709.97 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 709.97 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 233,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,191.55/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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