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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 710.90 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 710.90 and 328.51 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 710.90 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/710.90 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 710.90 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 233,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,532.56/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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