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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.84 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.84 and 328.32 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.84 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.84 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.84 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 233,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,382.99/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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