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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.12, 710.48 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.12, 710.48 and 328.40 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.12 : 710.48 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.12/710.48 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.12x = 710.48 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.12x = 233,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,321.63/515.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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