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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.46 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.46 and 328.44 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.46 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.46 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.46 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 233,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,343.48/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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