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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.87, 710.64 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.87, 710.64 and 328.32 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.87 : 710.64 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.87/710.64 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.87x = 710.64 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.87x = 233,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,317.32/514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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