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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.99, 710.19 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.99, 710.19 and 328.15 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.99 : 710.19 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.99/710.19 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.99x = 710.19 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.99x = 233,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,048.85/514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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