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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.17, 710.67 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.17, 710.67 and 326.03 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.17 : 710.67 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.17/710.67 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.17x = 710.67 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.17x = 231,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,699.74/515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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